Eagles' 2011 preseason schedule is out

Not that it matters, but the Eagles' preseason schedule was announced a few minutes ago, and it includes home dates with the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns and road contests at Pittsburgh and the New York Jets.

They open with a home game against the Ravens on the week of Aug. 13, then visit Pittsburgh for a Thursday night game on Aug. 18, return home for the Browns on the week of Aug. 25 and then visit the Jets on Sept.1 or Sept. 2. Exact dates for all, save the Steelers game, and times will be announced later.

Don't expect any of these games to be played, because the NFL lockout likely will be back in fifth gear by August, regardless of whether Judge Susan Nelson imposes a temporary injunction over these next couple of weeks.

As for the regular-season schedule, look for the league to unveil that a few days before the April 28th NFL Draft.

In addition to their regular NFC East opponents, the Eagles this season are due to host San Francisco, Arizona, New England, the New York Jets and Chicago. They visit Seattle, St. Louis, Buffalo, Miami and Atlanta.